I'm babysitting a 6 month old baby tonight. Aaah! How do I tell if the diaper is dirty? can I tell without peeking? or do I need to take a look? I hope it's not dirty!
2007-01-10 16:14:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
just smell the outside of the but for a poopy diaper and just sqeeze the front part to see if its smooshy for a wet diaper. if its crunchy you are good if its smell stinky he/she needs a diaper change
2007-01-10 16:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by lyricsseven 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You seriously don't know how to tell if the baby has a dirty diaper??? Are you sure you know HOW to diaper the baby?
How to Change a Diaper
1. Make sure that you have a safe, clean area to change the diaper. Changing tables or the floor tend to be spaces of choice for diaper changers. If you change your child on a piece of furniture or anywhere up high, be sure to buckle them into the changing pad. Most changing pads have some sort of clasp or way to restrain baby from falling.
2. Be sure the changing supplies are at hand. Meaning, have the diaper wipes, cream and the diaper within reach before lying baby down. This will enable you to keep one hand on baby at all times, reducing the risk of him/her falling. Safety first!
3. Place baby on his/her back.
4. Remove the dirty diaper. If a poopy diaper, wipe your baby's bottom with a warm washcloth or baby wipe. For girls, wipe from front to back to avoid infections.
5. Allow the area to dry a bit and then either use product (diaper cream and/or powder) or simply place the fresh diaper on him/her.
6. To place diaper, lift baby legs up slightly to place the diaper underneath his/her bottom. Undo sticky tape (if disposables) and attach to the front.
It's as simple as that! You will change so many diapers within the first week that you'll be able to do it in your sleep before long. Here are some tips before you click away.....
* Place new diaper under baby's bottom BEFORE removing the old one. You will find, as I did, that your baby may "go" again while you are in the midst of changing him/her. By having the new diaper in place, you can avoid having to not only change the diaper, but also baby's clothing.
*Be careful with the use of baby powder. The small particles in some baby powders become airborn and get into baby's delicate lungs. They have baby powders on the market that are actually liquid powders. You may want to check those out.
*Wipe baby girls from front to back.
*Some parents use diaper creams at every diaper change to prevent diaper rash. Some use diaper creams only when baby gets a rash. It is a personal preference. Consult your pediatrician if you have questions about the use of diaper creams.
*Use the sticky tabs on the old diaper to wrap it up when you take the diaper off baby and to the trash. Helps to avoid messes.
*Be aware that baby will move fast someday and that day might be today. So, keep close to him/her during the changing.
*For newborn babies, you may want to use warm, wet washcloths to wipe his/her bottom for the first few weeks. Babies that young may be sensitive to anything other than water.
2007-01-10 18:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by lilbooforjesus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are you? you should already know this if you are babysitting such a small baby.
anyway, usually the odor gives it away if it's a doodle. but yes, if your not sure peak.
and usually if the baby is just wet you will have to check to make sure of that too.
don't wait until the diaper is leaking it's stuffing to check if it needs changing. you wouldn't want to lay around in a mess if it was you, and neither does or should the baby.
2007-01-10 16:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a poopy one, you will smell it.....trust me. You should have thought about the diaper changes before you decided to babysit. Babies have to be changed. Good rule of thumb.......if it's been 2-3 hours since the last change, he/she is most likely wet, so, change them. If the baby is a boy, watch out, they can go off like a fountain at anytime in the middle of a change LOL. Trust me I have 2 sons.
2007-01-10 16:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The questions isn't how do you tell if the diaper is dirty?
The question is why would a parent allow someone who doesn't even know about changing diapers take care of their child......
2007-01-10 16:46:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont understand the phobia of changing diapers
my one month old son has pooped and peed everywhere the crib my clothing my bed... and still i love changing him and seeing his cute little butt
honestly changing diapers isnt that bad
atleast you really dont have to worry about getting peed on at that age
2007-01-10 16:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by MaeStar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the diaper is puffy, you need to change it! And if it smells... then I think you know what to do :)
2007-01-10 16:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probually smell it first. poor baby you seem as if you need looking after if you are put in charge of a baby and can't change its nappy
2007-01-10 16:24:00 · answer #8 · answered by kiarakitty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can just give it sniff, if you can smell poo's or wee's then it needs to be changed. or for wee's you can give the nappy a feel at the front just to see if its squishy.
but if in doubt throw it out!!!!! if unsure change it anyway!!
good luck
2007-01-10 16:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL....yes, you have to peek! And yes, you have to change it if it's wet or dirty.
2007-01-10 16:19:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋